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Spacer for replacing the vehicle identification number

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The spacer for applying the vehicle identification number is in the front right seat cross member. Two sections are intended for use.

Section 1 -A-  is the standard spacer.

Section 2 -B-  is the spare spacer for a corrected vehicle identification number.

Fig 1: Checking Front Right Seat Cross Member Length Dimension
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Vehicle identification number

Information 

  1. Stamp the vehicle identification number to be replaced using > VAS 6939 - Steel stamping number set  and the Porsche star > 9693 - Hand-held marking punch  in the space provided for this purpose.
  2. Mask imprinted vehicle identification number.
  3. Paint using exterior paint.
  4. Remove the vehicle identification number mark.
  5. Paint repair area with clear lacquer.

    1) Cathodic-dip coating is the primer applied to the sheetmetal parts at the factory